Lifestyles

Class Get-togethers

Life October 13, 2026

Wednesday — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. — Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar and Grill in Norway. Members are also reminded about the class reunion Oct. 23 at Oak Crest in Norway. All are encouraged to attend. Friday, Oct. 23 — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Iron Mountain ...

Local author Gail Galotta to visit the Dickinson County Library

Life October 13, 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain will host local author Gail Galotta at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the library. Galotta will share her collection of short stories. With themes of mystery, suspense and the supernatural, Galotta’s newest book, “Voices Carry Here,” is sure to please horror fans just in time for Halloween. She will share tricks and tips about writing and have an open question and answer session. Books will be available for purchase and signing as well.

Still haunted by high school

Life October 10, 2026

Dear Annie: This might seem a little weird for a 78-year-old man, but this really bothers me. When I was in elementary and high school, I wasn’t liked by many of my fellow students. I was shy, a bit awkward and the target of bullying. I never fit in, and I thought high school would never ...

Today's Birthdays

Life October 10, 2026

Oct. 10, 2026 Rose Wanta, Appleton, Wis. Heather Anderson, Iron Mountain Oct. 11, 2026 Dean Guldswog, Iron Mountain Oct. 12, 2026 John Richtig, Iron Mountain Stacy Schinderle, Iron Mountain Caroline Sullivan, Iron Mountain

Huotari presents historical program on John Buell at Golden K meeting

Lifestyles October 10, 2026

KINGSFORD — As the sun shed its warmth across the lawn, there, glistening in the dawns early light was frost. Trees boasting beauty in their final show of the year. That distinctive chill to the wind lets one know fall is in full swing. Golden K seniors grab a warm jacket and head for ...

Keep paint easy accessible

Life October 10, 2026

Dear Heloise: Today I opened a can of paint that I use infrequently and sparsely. Consequently, it’s been opened and resealed many times. Today, when I went to reseal it, it didn’t feel like the lid was properly seating itself in the can. I pulled off the lid and looked at the pattern of ...